Basic Plumbing

Easy-to-follow format provides basic skills and detailed information for common repairs and replacements. Step-by-step approach leads novice do-it-yourselfers through projects. “Prestart” checklists, pro tips, and safety hints help work go more easily and quickly. Projects feature alternative solutions to help DIYers deal with unusual situations. Most projects are presented in only one or two spreads so readers can quickly access all the information and instructions they need to get the job done right. More than 400 photos and illustrations provide explanations that ensure success. The most comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions published.

This book is an excellent instructional book for a novice/starting plumber like me, an IT/electronics person. With the excellent fundamentals, the nice and colorful drawings and the detailed step-by-step instructions, I was able to replace a p-trap, a tail piece and a strainer of a kitchen sink on my own. I attribute this first-ever accomplishment of mine to this book. The book is so simple, so informative, even a 12-year-old can do the job after a few minutes of reading. Highly recommended for aspiring plumbers. How's that for cost-saving from expensive plumbers and boosting your self-actualization and learning a new skill ?